About Me

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Hello.Contact Me!During my undergraduate years at UBC, I volunteered at...1. inner city elementary schoolin VancouverI want to make a differencein lives of students with special needs

through education.I amSe Won AnMs. AnKids call me...

Why teaching?A recent Bachelor of Education graduate from the University of British Columbia (UBC)

with a specialization in

the Social Emotional LearningGoals as an educator

Attended Fukuoka International School in Japan (2005-2009)with an IB certificate in English, Math, Science, and Japanese B A bit of my educational background..."This student is open minded, well-informed, aware and empathetic, concerned and caring for others, encourages a sense of community and is strongly committed to engagement and action to make our world a better place."Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at UBC (2009-2013)BSc in Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience)I am EARCOS Global Citizenship Award 2008 recipient.This is my journey.It starts at a special education school in Japan... My first volunteer experience

At first, I had difficulties forming bonds with high school students there because I was shy and lacked confidence in my Japanese. My visit to South Korea in that summer and volunteering at another special education school with elementary students enriched my volunteer experience when I went back to Japan to continue. I became more approachable to students while enjoying interacting and assisting with students with special needs. This led me to study psychology at UBC.To explore Sciences behind people with exceptionalitiesThen, I realized...every child is special and has unique learning needs. That is a reason why I entered a teaching career.san@eatonarrowsmithschool.com@mssewonanmssewonan.weebly.com

Recreation Therapeutic Unit3R Neuroscience, Burn, and Surgical UnitAfter School Program (Vision 180, Kidstart)During my teaching practicum in a Grade 5 class of 28, I learned thatSeed Children's Centrein South Koreafor English camp & Mentorship program2.3.4.I look forward to chatting with you!Interest Music EducationEvent planningiPad literacySpecial EducationCreate a learning environment where every child feels safe and strongly connected to teachersEmphasize on student's strengths and progress, rather than weaknesses and results, to encourage and motivate studentAdapt or modify curriculum to empower him or her to succeed in tasks with a moderate effortEngage with a purpose and show my passion towards what I am doingAs an educator, I will...Teach strategies that will enable students to advocate for themselves wherever they are, whoever they are with